- Position Title
- Developmental Computer Scientist
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-DEN-23-12044322-DE-AJG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 18, 2023 to Monday, October 16, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements.
2.
Are you a current Department of the Interior employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of the Interior) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Basic Requirements for GS-1550: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Computer Scientist.
2.
GS-13: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience. Select the response below that best describes your experience.
3.
Apply knowledge of geophysics, computers, and computer programming languages to provide support for processing and modeling geophysical data.
4.
Characterize your experience migrating applications to the cloud, or utilizing cloud services.
5.
Characterize your experience in cloud security practices such as using roles, user groups, etc.
6.
Determine appropriate software architecture and language for a given application.
7.
Troubleshoot and modify the source code of complex computer applications and systems.
8.
Create programs in Python.
9.
Design and write computer systems for organizing, storing, extracting, and using scientific data.
10.
Utilize knowledge of relational database schemas, APIs, and SQL.
11.
Characterize your experience in scientific computing, e.g., coding of statistical, physics, and mathematical algorithms.
12.
Utilize knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) with Oracle, PostGreSQL, or MySQL relational database management systems.
13.
Actively participate in team-based collaborative communication and information technology development projects where you provided technical guidance and communicated with technical and non-technical peer groups or superiors, exchanged information, and discussed issues/options available. [0]A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
14.
Have you been required to formulate an innovative approach to a complicated software issue/problem that resulted in written code (was tested, implemented, and maintained.
15.
Provide technical guidance on communication and information technology to scientific, administrative, and support staff by assessing needs, collecting and discussing information, and presenting issues and available options.
16.
Select the answer that best describes your work or educational experience with regard to integrating software systems and scientific databases into Internet infrastructure, particularly with regards to the earth sciences.
17.
Plan, organize, and prioritize work activities in multiple, simultaneous projects.
18.
Explain technical or other complex information to a wide variety of individuals.
19.
Work cooperatively, effectively, and cordially with key officials, scientists, managers, and technical personnel in the course of a project.
20.
Skill in oral and written communication to effectively convey complex technical concepts, objectives, and plans to audiences of varying technical backgrounds.
21.
Experience working in a team environment, particularly in situations where team members needed to take multiple and often overlapping roles to successfully achieve an objective.
22.
Skill in writing clear technical documentation, specifications, correspondence, reports, and other material.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
23.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.